Easy lamb koftas
Lamb skewer recipe for gatherings
Serves
4 - 5
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
This easy and delicious lamb kofta recipe makes 10 skewers. As a family meal, or part of a barbecue selection, they are quick to prepare and great on their own, or served in a pita bread with your favourite sauce. This mixture can also be used to make tasty burgers; the same quantities will make around 6 burger patties.
Print
ShareIngredients
500g Quality Mark lamb mincei
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 Tbsp fresh thyme
leaves picked1 Tbsp parsley
finely chopped1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 garlic cloves
crushed1 lemon zest
3/4 cup Greek style yoghurt
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove
mincedA pinch of salt
A pinch of black pepper
pita bread
baby spinachi
tomato
red onion
lemon
Method
Combine all the lamb kofta ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Divide the mixture into 10 portions and shape each so it resembles a sausage.
Slide the shaped koftas onto the soaked skewers and refrigerate for half an hour.
When ready, grill or barbecue 8-10 minutes until cooked, turning frequently.
Combine the yoghurt dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 mins to allow the flavours to mingle and develop.
Serve with wholemeal pitas, leafy greens, sliced tomato and red onion, and lemon wedges for squeezing.
Nutrition Information per Serving (165g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 5 serves (2 koftas each) and does not include the pita or vegetables to serve.
